Health Educator-HYBRID

Indianapolis, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Health Educator

Job Type: Contract-HYBRID

Duration: 10 Months

Location: Indianapolis IN 46204

Job description-

The purpose of this position is to minimize morbidity and mortality associated with tuberculosis among Indiana residents by conducting health education and training activities to internal staff external partners and the public. The scope of this position includes but is not limited to:

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Provide education and training consultation and technical assistance to local health departments health care providers and the public with respect to tuberculosis;
Lead or coordinate a variety of health education activities hosted by IDOH TB control or external partners including the Annual World TB Day Conference.
Assist TB Regional Nurse Consultants in training LHD staff on TB and coordinating and disseminating updated training materials.
Prepare and disseminate written and oral reports handouts training documents the TB newsletter and presentations that communicate necessary information to internal and external partners.
Develop resources and toolkits to provide outreach and education to specific partners including civil surgeons homeless shelters primary care providers and infection control practitioners.
Conduct educational presentations and/or trainings for a variety of audiences including local health departments health care providers and the general public.
Engage directly with members of the public at health fairs and other outreach events;
Serve as the primary liaison with Indiana American Lung Association Global TB Institute at Rutgers and CDC regarding education and training activities;
Participate in writing grants and other funding proposals;
Assist the TB Prevention & Care Director in planning and implementing ongoing professional development activities for TB Prevention & Care staff

Serve as the TB programs CDC Education and Training Focal Point and attend the CDCs Education and Training Networking conference when requested;

Maintain the IDOH TB program website and ensure all links and materials are reviewed and up to date;

Coordinate and facilitate the Indiana TB Elimination Advisory Committee and oversee the development and implementation of a Indiana TB elimination plan;

Perform related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education:

Bachelors degree in public health education community health education public health education health science or a behavioral health-related field and 2 years of relevant public health experience OR

Masters degree in public health Community Health or others relevant program

Knowledge skills and abilities:

Advanced certification such as Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) is strongly preferred
Proficient in public speaking and developing presentations for a variety of audiences
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using principles of risk communication where appropriate;
Ability to identify communicate and work effectively with medical providers and local health department staff
Knowledge of the epidemiology and biology of tuberculosis;
Knowledge of state laws and regulations as well as federal public health guidance documents pertaining to tuberculosis;
Skill in identification of public health problems pertinent to Indiana residents;
Skill in developing relevant training and education materials for a variety of audiences
Proficient in using Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn other database applications including IN-TRAIN and Redcap
Ability to provide prompt courteous and helpful customer service;
Ability to collaborate with others inside and outside the agency to identify public health problems and form recommendations;
Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently to meet internal and external deadlines;
Ability to appropriately document work activities and maintain organized records.
Ability to promote cultural competencies in health providers working with diverse populations

MUST HAVE SKILLS in Years of Experience:

Bachelors in public health education community health education public health education health science or a behavioral health-related field.
Relevant public health experience
Knowledge of the epidemiology and biology of tuberculosis.
Familiarity with state laws and regulations and federal public health guidance documents related to tuberculosis.
Prior experience creating relevant training and education materials for diverse audiences.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and quick adaptability to other database applications such as IN-TRAIN and Redcap.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using principles of risk communication where appropriate.
Able to identify communicate and work effectively with medical providers and local health department staff.
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES).
Masters degree in public health Community Health or others relevant program

Job Title: Health Educator Job Type: Contract-HYBRID Duration: 10 Months Location: Indianapolis IN 46204 Job description- The purpose of this position is to minimize morbidity and mortality associated with tuberculosis among Indiana residents by conducting health education and train...